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SCHOOL NOTEBOOK | USD 383 preparing to return to classes in August
Jul. 19—It's still summer, but the school year approaches. USD 383 Manattan Ogden will begin classes for elementary and middle school students with a half day on Aug. 13. Manhattan High will have a half day for new students and freshmen on Aug. 13 to show them around the school. "If you are a returning student to MHS, meaning if you're not a freshman and you were here last year, you don't need ...
K-State online services working despite worldwide software issues
Jul. 19—K-State is reporting that their online software is working this morning even with the on-going CrowdStrike software issues that are going on worldwide. In a campus-wide email, director of news and communication services Michelle Geering reported that university operations are running normal at this time and the university is only getting reports of computer by computer issues. K-State ...
County fair underway with carnival and rodeo next weekend
Jul. 19—The Riley County Fair is coming to town, bringing the lights and thrills of the carnival and saddling up for the rodeo. The fair runs July 25-29 in CiCo Park. The event will feature a carnival by WEEE Entertainment and the Kaw Valley Rodeo at Wells Arena. This year's fair will feature a scone-baking contest and many exhibits featuring animals, plants, crops and the arts, both fine and ...
Local Habitat for Humanity launches new furniture program
Jul. 19—A new initiative aims to help people in need get furniture. Habitat for Humanity of the Northern Flint Hills announced on Thursday the launching of "Hope ReStored," a program dedicated to helping local low-income families meet their furniture needs. The program operates through the Habitat for Humanity' ReStore, which sells new and used furniture with proceeds supporting Habitat's ...
Housing authority receives $16.5M in tax credit for senior housing project
Jul. 19—The Manhattan Housing Authority has received a $16.5 million low-income Housing tax credit from the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC). KHRC is a nonprofit, public corporation that administers federal housing programs for the state of Kansas. The award will enable the housing authority to expand its efforts in providing affordable housing solutions to low- and moderate-income ...
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